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Sugarcane
Agricultural Production, Bioenergy and Ethanol
1st Edition - May 16, 2015
Editors: Fernando Santos, Aluízio Borém, Celso Caldas
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128022399
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eBook ISBN:9780128025604
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Sugarcane: Agricultural Production, Bioenergy and Ethanol explores this vital source for "green" biofuel from the breeding and care of the plant all the way through to its effec…Read more
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Sugarcane: Agricultural Production, Bioenergy and Ethanol
explores this vital source for "green" biofuel from the breeding and care of the plant all the way through to its effective and efficient transformation into bioenergy.
The book explores sugarcane's 40 year history as a fuel for cars, along with its impressive leaps in production and productivity that have created a robust global market. In addition, new prospects for the future are discussed as promising applications in agroenergy, whether for biofuels or bioelectricity, or for bagasse pellets as an alternative to firewood for home heating purposes are explored.
Experts from around the world address these topics in this timely book as global warming continues to represent a major concern for both crop and green energy production.
Focuses on sugarcane production and processing for bioenergy
Provides a holistic approach to sugarcane’s potential – from the successful growth and harvest of the plant to the end-use product
Presents important information for "green energy" options
Scientists, academics and students in agronomy and in the sugarcane community
List of Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Agricultural Planning
Introduction
1.1 Planning
1.2 Final Remarks
Bibliography
Chapter 2. Physiology
Introduction
2.1 Photosynthesis
2.2 Carbon Metabolism
2.3 Synthesis and Storage of Starch and Sucrose
2.4 Physiology of Development
2.5 Crop Ecophysiology
2.6 Flowering Aspects
2.7 Aspects of Maturation
Bibliography
Chapter 3. Planting
Introduction
3.1 Planning
3.2 Soil Preparation
3.3 Planting
Bibliography
Chapter 4. Nutrition and Fertilization
Introduction
4.1 Considerations on Fertilization
4.2 Sugarcane Mineral Nutrition
4.3 Soil Fertility Assessment
4.4 Chemical Management of the Soil
4.5 Final Considerations
Bibliography
Chapter 5. Management of Pests and Nematodes
Introduction
5.1 Pests
Chapter 6. Disease Management
Introduction
6.1 Diseases Caused by Viruses
6.2 Bacterial Diseases
6.3 Diseases Caused by Fungi
6.4 Final Considerations
Bibliography
Chapter 7. Weed Management
Introduction
7.1 Losses Caused by Weeds in the Sugarcane Crop
7.2 Integrated Weed Management (Concepts and Objectives)
7.3 Planting Seasons and Interference Periods
7.4 Weed Control Methods
7.5 Climatic Factors Which Influence the Activities of Herbicides
7.6 Weed Control in Green Cane
7.7 Tolerance of Sugarcane Varieties to Herbicides
7.8 Behavior of Herbicides in the Soil
7.9 Weed Resistance to Herbicides
7.10 Weed Tolerance to Herbicides in the Sugarcane Crop
7.11 Herbicide Application Technology in Sugarcane
7.12 Weed Management in Green Cane
Bibliography
Chapter 8. Irrigation Management
Introduction
8.1 Most Used Irrigation Methods in the Sugarcane Crop
8.2 Irrigation Management
8.3 Irrigation Management Strategies
Bibliography
Chapter 9. Precision Agriculture and Remote Sensing
Introduction
9.1 Data Acquisition in Precision Farming
9.2 Applications of Remote Sensing Imagery in Precision Agriculture
9.3 Mapping Spatial Variability in Precision Agriculture
9.4 Spatial Variability Maps
Bibliography
Chapter 10. Stalk Harvesting Systems
Introduction
10.1 Types of Harvesting Systems
10.2 Cutters versus Harvesters
10.3 Factors Involved in the Selection and Operational Capacity of Harvesters
10.4 Loading Subsystems
10.5 Transportation Subsystems
10.6 Reception Subsystem
Bibliography
Chapter 11. Breeding Program and Cultivar Recommendations
Introduction
11.1 Breeding Programs in Brazil
11.2 Strategies for the Breeding Program
11.3 Desirable Characteristics in Cultivars of Sugarcane
11.4 Management of Cultivars
11.5 Final Considerations
Bibliography
Chapter 12. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Introduction
12.1 Molecular Bases of Biotechnology
12.2 Tissue Culture
12.3 Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, and Metabolomics
12.4 Genetic Engineering and Genetically Modified Varieties
Bibliography
Chapter 13. Quality Control in the Sugar and Ethanol Industries
Bibliography
Chapter 14. The Sugar Production Process
Introduction
14.1 Quality of the Raw Material
14.2 Treatment of the Sugarcane Juice
14.3 Project Design and Equipments
14.4 Operation of the Vacuum Pans
Bibliography
Chapter 15. Ethanol Fermentation
15.1 General Information Regarding Ethanol
15.2 The Ethanol Industry in Brazil
15.3 Historical Background of Ethanol Fermentation
15.4 Production Processes
15.5 Raw Materials
15.6 Agent Microorganisms in Ethanol Fermentation
15.7 Preparation and Adjustment of Musts
15.8 Conducting of the Fermentation Process
15.9 Physical and Chemical Factors Which Affect Performance for Ethanol Fermentation
15.10 Stages of Ethanol Fermentation
15.11 Control of Ethanol Fermentation
Bibliography
Chapter 16. Distillation
Introduction
16.1 Principles of Distillation: Liquid–Vapor Equilibrium
16.2 Distillation Columns
16.3 Raw Materials
16.4 Ethanol: Uses and Classification
16.5 Industrial Production of Ethanol in Brazil
Appendix 16.1 Specifications of Hydrous Ethanol for Export
Appendix 16.2 Specifications of Neutral Hydrous Ethanol
Bibliography
Chapter 17. Industrial Waste Recovery
Introduction
17.1 Bagasse and Straw Recovery
17.2 Yeast and Molasses Recovery
17.3 Filter Cake Recovery
17.4 Vinasse Recovery
17.5 Carbon Dioxide Recovery
Bibliography
Chapter 18. Sugarcane Bioenergy
Introduction
18.1 Bioenergy, the Energy from Biomass
18.2 Sugarcane as a Source of Biomass
18.3 Sugarcane Breeding Program: Tradition and Future
18.4 Energy Cane: Potential and Collection
18.5 Introgression Programs
18.6 Energy Cane: Characteristics, Quality, and Utility Value
Bibliography
Chapter 19. Remuneration System of Sugarcane
Introduction
19.1 Model Assignments of Self Management – Consecana
19.2 Quality Evaluation of the Raw Material
19.3 Determination of Technological Parameters of Sugarcane
19.4 Consecana System Calculations
19.5 Methodology Employed in the Final Price of Sugarcane
19.6 Conversion Factors
19.7 Methodology for Evaluation of Product Prices
Bibliography
Chapter 20. Theoretical Background of Sugarcane/Ethanol Analyses
Introduction
20.1 Solutions
20.2 Densimetry
20.3 Refractometry
20.4 Polarimetry
20.5 Redox Titration
Bibliography
Suggested Websites
Chapter 21. Managing Costs of Production and Processing
Introduction
21.1 Important Concepts
21.2 Classification of Costs
21.3 Contribution Margin
21.4 Period Costs
21.5 Break Even Point
21.6 Costs as Strategy
21.7 Costing Systems
21.8 Cost–Based Decisions
21.9 Final Remarks
Bibliography
Index
No. of pages: 492
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: May 16, 2015
Imprint: Academic Press
Paperback ISBN: 9780128022399
eBook ISBN: 9780128025604
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Fernando Santos
Prof. Dr. Fernando Santos - Post-doctorate in Bioenergy by the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the New University of Lisbon; Post-doctorate in Forestry Engineering by the Federal University of Viçosa; PhD in Agricultural Biochemistry, Federal University of Viçosa; Master in Phytotechnology, Federal University of Viçosa; Agricultural Engineer from the State University of Montes Claros. Adjunct Professor of the State University of Rio Grande do Sul. Coordinator of the Research Group CESBIO - Center for Studies in Biorefinery. Advisor and co-advisor of undergraduate and graduate students. Integrates the Editorial Board of the Brazilian Journal of Biomass and Energy, Editorial Board of the Journal of Technological Studies in Engineering. Chief Editor of BSS Magazine - Biorefinery Sustainable Solutions. Founder of companies BSS - Biorefinery Sustainable Solutions and 3S - Solar Sustainable Solutions. Editor of several books published on biomass and biorefinery. Many publications in scientific journals and periodicals, some of them being awarded prizes. Ad hoc reviewer of journals and scientific projects. Has experience in the area of engineering, agricultural production system, biomass, agricultural biochemistry, biorefinery and elaboration and management of projects for fundraising.
Affiliations and expertise
Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Aluízio Borém
Affiliations and expertise
Departamento de Fitotecnia, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Brazil